Category: 1. Iran

Two foreign tankers, named “Star 1” and “Vintage,” were seized by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) from fuel smuggling networks in the central waters of the Persian Gulf.

Why it matters:

This statement highlights the potential fallout from military strikes on Iran. As a resolute member of the NPT, the policy of Iran has been to gain full deterrance against external threats. 

What he’s…

Iran executed at least 58 prisoners in March, a significant rise from the previous year’s tally for the same month, according to the Norway-based rights group Hengaw.

The executions represent a sharp increase of at least 222% compared to March…

Why it matters:

As Israel’s brutal war in Gaza continues, demonstrations like this reflect growing global anger, especially in Muslim-majority countries, over Western inaction and double standards on human rights.

Why it matters:

Iran’s warnings are part of the efforts to prevent a new conflict in West Asia.

What is saying:

In a letter to the U.N. Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres, Iran’s U.N. envoy…

Tehran will implement 12-hour water supply cuts for subscribers with excessively high consumption who disregard government warnings and text message alerts to reduce water use amid a national crisis.

According to Revolutionary Guards news agency…

Ali Larijani, a senior advisor to Iran’s Leader and former chief nuclear negotiator, warned that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if the US or Israel launches military strikes against the country.

A member of the Iranian parliament’s presiding board has publicly advocated for Iran to develop and test an atomic bomb, arguing it would bring security to the nation similar to that of North Korea.

Ahmad Naderi, a representative for Tehran, made…